Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Zion Lutheran School
About the School
- Zion Lutheran School in Chesaning, MI, serves 42 students in grades K through 8 within a rural community setting.
- The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 supported by 3 full–time teachers.
- Affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, Zion Lutheran School provides a co–ed regular elementary and secondary education program.
- Approximately 31% of enrolled students represent diverse racial backgrounds.
- Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for school resources based on endowment size.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 19%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Mascot: Zion Lion
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Zion Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Zion Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School is Sheridan Road Christian School (12.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Christ Lutheran School (6.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Shield Of Faith Chrn Academy (13.4 miles away)
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Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
16070 W Brady Road
Oakley, MI 48649
(989) 845-2600
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
16070 W Brady Road
Oakley, MI 48649
(989) 845-2600
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
16070 W Brady Road
Oakley, MI 48649
(989) 845-2600
Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
6911 Sheridan Road
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-0550
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
811 E. Oliver St.
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-7766
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Pentecostal
10322 Swan Creek Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-4668
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
1833 M 21
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 720-6872
Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
6911 Sheridan Road
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-0550
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Pentecostal
10322 Swan Creek Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-4668
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
1833 M 21
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 720-6872
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Baptist
8331 Gratiot Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
Distance: 16.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 110 students
Baptist
2440 King Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-6811
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
16070 W Brady Road
Oakley, MI 48649
(989) 845-2600
Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
6911 Sheridan Road
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-0550
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
811 E. Oliver St.
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-7766
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Pentecostal
10322 Swan Creek Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-4668
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
1833 M 21
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 720-6872
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Pentecostal
10322 Swan Creek Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-4668
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
1833 M 21
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 720-6872
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
520 W Stewart St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-2234
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Catholic
214 E Henry St
Flushing, MI 48433
(810) 659-2503
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Baptist
8331 Gratiot Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Ashley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 New St
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-2102
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-2102
9421.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Ashley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 New St
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-2514
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-2514
9421.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Ashley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 N New St
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-4000
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-4000
9421.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Breckenridge Middlehigh School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Wright St
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
9422.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Breckenridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 E Summit St
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
9423.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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